Summer is a very good time of the year, as it is at this time that fruits and berries ripen, which we all love very much. Especially our attention is attracted by such a wonderful berry called watermelon. But very often it happens that when choosing this product, people make mistakes and become victims of a low-quality product. Here you will find tips on how to choose the right watermelon and avoid any troubles after purchasing it.
The very first rule is not to pick watermelons before August. If you saw it on the shelves in July, then there are high guarantees that it is nitrate-based, and you run the risk of poisoning.
Try not to take watermelons on the side of the road, as they absorb all the dust and exhaust fumes that can affect your health.
The most important rule - do not be afraid to ask the seller about the quality of the goods, since this is your money and your health, therefore you are the main ones in this situation. If he doesn't like something, then feel free to leave, you won't get anything from it.
Do not take 10-15 kilograms of giant watermelons. There is a high probability that they have a lot of nitrates and they are thick-baked. Try to choose within 5-8 kilograms. If you are a fan of large watermelons, then take two at once.
Tap the watermelon. The sound should be clear. This testifies to its ripeness. If the sound is muffled, then, most likely, the watermelon is overripe. However, if you are inexperienced, then you can easily use this trick in order to convince the seller that you are already an experienced buyer.
You can also squeeze the watermelon. In the case of its elasticity and a little cod, the chance for ripeness of the watermelon grows. But do not press too hard, so that it does not split in your hands, otherwise it can lead to an awkward situation.
Ask the seller to cut out a small piece and see what it looks like on the inside, because as we know, looks can often be deceiving. Pay special attention to the bones. In ripe watermelons, they are always dark brown or black. When instead of them there are only light seeds, this indicates that the product is unripe.
Pay attention to the ponytail. When the tail is dry and yellowish, this also indicates the ripeness of the watermelon. If the tail is cut off, then, most likely, the seller wants to hide the true term of the product. Also, ripe watermelons have a green skin that looks like glossy. But be careful, because the seller can rub it with wax, and the peel will also have a glossy appearance, but then you can make a mistake and choose a low-quality product.
So you bought a watermelon, but do not think that after that you can eat it right away. The first step is to throw it into the water for several hours. Thanks to this, as much dust and exhaust gases as possible will come out of it, which it absorbed during the trip. After 3-4 hours in cool water, you can take out the watermelon and start your meal. You can run an experiment and throw it into a bucket of water at the same time. A pure watermelon without nitrates floats, because it consists of 98% water. But if it has a high nitrate content, then it will sink.
There are certainly ways to choose a large red berry in bulk, but here are some basic tips that a buyer should know. Eat as many watermelons as possible and be healthy!
